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June 4, 2026
House Panel Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill with Military Firings Provision
- The House Armed Services Committee passed the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, totaling nearly $1.15 trillion, by a 44 to 12 vote.
- The bill includes a provision requiring the Pentagon to report reasons for senior military firings within five days, addressing bipartisan concerns over recent dismissals.
- The committee's approval follows significant debate and the adoption of numerous amendments, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding military leadership and transparency.
4 Sources
- House panel demands more information on military firingsJun 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM · Politico
- House panel adopts measure on fired senior officers, putting pressure on Hegseth, PentagonJun 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM · The Hill
- House panel advances $1.15 trillion defense bill after marathon debateJun 5, 2026 at 5:11 AM · The Hill
- GOP squeezes Hegseth, but backs Pentagon rebrand: 4 NDAA takeawaysJun 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM · The Hill